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Chef Supervisor

Job details
Posting date: 09 January 2026
Salary: £15.73 per hour
Additional salary information: Competitive
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 23 January 2026
Location: Abingdon, OX13 6JB
Company: Sodexo Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: SDX/TP/2417222/152511

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Summary

  • 35 hours per week
  • 5 Days out of 7
  • £15.73 per hour

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Job Description:

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Chef Supervisor to join our catering team at Dalton Barracks, OX13 6JB, delivering exceptional services to our client organisation across multiple onsite locations. You will play a key role in supervising kitchen operations, motivating the team, ensuring high standards, and stepping in for the Head Chef when required.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, professional environment where quality, teamwork, and client satisfaction are at the heart of everything we do.

What you’ll do:

  • Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring services meet client specifications across multiple locations.

  • Motivate, supervise, and support chefs, assisting with training and development programmes.

  • Deputise for the Head Chef during periods of absence, making operational decisions to maintain service delivery.

  • Ensure correct cooking, disposal, and storage of food in line with company standards and legislation.

  • Monitor and record fridge, freezer, hot cabinet, and servery temperatures as per the Sodexo Safety Management System (SMS).

  • Guarantee all foods are served and held at required temperatures, with checks accurately probed and recorded.

  • Manage ingredient usage in line with recipe cards, exercising cost control and minimising waste.

  • Operate and maintain the DRIVE system, ensuring menus and recipes are followed.

  • Uphold cleanliness, hygiene, and PPE standards at all times.

  • Maintain effective communication with the catering team, management, and the client organisation.

  • Lead handover procedures and ensure opening and closing processes are fully completed.

  • Attend briefings, meetings, and performance reviews to ensure team and personal objectives are met.

  • Maintain strong client and customer relationships, handling feedback professionally and promptly.

  • Care for and monitor the correct use of equipment, materials, and supplies.

  • Report near-miss incidents, accidents, and faulty equipment to management in a timely manner.

  • Provide catering support services across the site, including preparation, cooking, presentation, storage, and waste disposal.

  • Ensure all operational areas meet service standards and comply with health and safety regulations.

What you bring:

  • Proven experience in a catering operational role.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • High attention to detail and adherence to standards.

  • Knowledge of Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations.

  • Competent in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

  • Qualified to one of the following or equivalent: BSC (Catering), MHCIM, HND, City & Guilds 706/1 and 2, NVQ Level 2 & 3, with Level 3 Food Safety certification.

Desirable

  • Experience in contract catering.


What we offer:

  • On-the-job training with experienced professionals
  • Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
  • Career development opportunities within Sodexo
  • A friendly and supportive work environment
  • Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
  • Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
  • Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.

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